For twelve years, Lopez Island Hospice and Home Support has been responsive to the needs of clients and their families on Lopez Island. From their first training session in 1997, LIHHS volunteers have dedicated thousands of hours of service to their fellow Lopezians. Whether it’s elder care in the home, a chronic illness, a progressive condition, or loss and grief, LIHHS volunteers are trained to give assistance where it’s needed the most.
A year ago we were terrified of chickens. The governments of some southeast Asian countries ordered the extermination of millions of chickens to prevent the spread of the bird flu, the dreaded H5N1. This threat did not develop. It is still lurking about somewhere. Now the farm animal du jour to fear is not the chicken, but the pig. The swine flu has made big news. A fairly large number of cases have been reported in Mexico and in much smaller numbers in European countries and our country. So far the vast majority of deaths from the swine flu have been in Mexico. Truthfully it is not pigs that are the problem, but us. This virus, unlike the bird flu virus, has the ability to transmit from person to person. No pigs are needed. That is why the bird flu has not posed a real threat and why the swine flu may.
Saturday April 25 opened with some cloud cover, but as the day progressed, the more than 1000 cyclists who visited the island for the annual Tour were treated to sunny, bright skies and moderately cool temps, which were perfect for cycling. Surrounded by beautiful scenery and friendly co-cyclists, the Tour participants were treated to a catered lunch by the Bay Cafe on the Lopez Village Green.
The Tour de Lopez kicks off springtime as hundreds of cyclists visit the island to enjoy the moderate terrain and the excellent hospitality.
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The Farmland Stewardship Award was presented to the Bullock Brothers Permaculture Homestead of Orcas Island.
A car crash on Highway 20 near Sedro-Woolley last night knocked out power to four north Puget Sound counties, including San Juan, leaving residents and businesses in some areas without electricity for more than four hours.
The Tour de Lopez, sponsored by the Lopez Chamber of Commerce, kicks off its sold out rally of cyclists on April 25, Saturday morning
The Tour de Lopez, sponsored by the Lopez Chamber of Commerce, kicks off its sold out rally of cyclists on April 25, Saturday morning
The Tour de Lopez, sponsored by the Lopez Chamber of Commerce, kicks off its sold out rally of cyclists on April 25, Saturday morning